Building Codes and Regulations

Building Codes

• 2015 VA Uniform Statewide Building Code Opens a New Window.   (effective date September 4, 2018)
• 2015 International Building Code Opens a New Window. 
• 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code Opens a New Window. 
• Property Maintenance - not enforced
• 2015 International Fire Code Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Mechanical Code Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Plumbing Code Opens a New Window. 
• 2014 National Electrical Code  Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Residential Code Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Fuel Gas Code Opens a New Window. 
• National Fire Protection Association Codes as referenced in Chapter 35, 2015 International Building Code and the 2015 edition of the VA Uniform Statewide Building Code (as amended).
• Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF, 35 PSF Recommended
• Wind Speed:
  • Vfm = 75 MPH
  • V3s = 90 MPH
• Frost Depth: 24 inches, 30 inches Recommended
• Earthquake:
  • Maximum considered earthquake ground motion of 1.0 sec spectral response acceleration (5 percent of critical damping)
  • Equal to 5.1 {per figure 1613.5 (2) }, Site class B